Longview, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1 percent lower than the U.S. average and 14.1 percent higher than the average for Texas.
A typical home costs $198,800, which is 41.2 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.2 percent less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Longview costs $990 per month, which is 30.8 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3 percent more than the state average of $1,280.
To live comfortably in Longview, Texas, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Longview is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Longview, Texas is more expensive.
Longview cost of living is 80.9